Does Windows 7 return customization to the forefront?
For years it seemed like every new application and operating system was touting its "skinning" capabilities. Then, abruptly, this trend stopped with the release of Windows Vista as developers began to return to providing a more consistent experience for PC users. To new visitors of Neowin, having a front page... Read on »
Does the Android Marketplace need a desktop client?
Ever since Google and T-Mobile launched the T-Mobile G1 users have been able to connect to the Android Marketplace to download applications both free and paid. The first version of the marketplace felt inspired by the days of command line interfaces with only icons, descriptions and user reviews available. With... Read on »
Surfing the Google Wave
To write a simple message, whether by Email or text, has for a long time been a method to announce one's happiness, anger and even one's tardiness. It's arguable that these virtual delivery services are somewhat impersonal; there are only the words on a computer screen — this is devoid... Read on »
10 Ways Vista is more annoying with Windows 7 available
We all know Windows Vista got a bit of a bum rap. Its biggest sin was that it shipped earlier than it... Read on »
eBooks: replacement or enhancement of the printed page?
In the 15th century Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing process. This new technology changed the world forever. One specific task was made... Read on »
Editorial: An apology for Internet relationships
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors drew onto cave walls; that was their way of sharing feelings and aspirations. Communication methods have evolved since, but some things never change. Love still is the greatest feeling, when it's not the worst. Just ten years ago social networks didn't exist in the... Read on »
Is Microsoft the juggernaut of yore?
If you were to ask the average citizen to describe Microsoft they would probably tell you that they are a mega corporation whose main product is Windows. Depending on their age they may also describe the company as one that has a monopoly on many software genres and is anti-competitive.... Read on »
Brad's PAX 2009
Greetings. I just got back from the 2009 Penny Arcade Expo. It was great meeting some Neowiners there this year. For those of you who couldn't go, this quickie photo album should help you see what you missed. PAX is in Seattle. And this year, it sold out pretty quickly.... Read on »
How much do we really value our privacy?
Databases. Security cameras. IP addresses. These are some of the most popular swear words in the privacy world at the moment, and if you you wait a little longer, add GPS trackers and ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras to the list as well. Privacy groups are convinced that the... Read on »
Neowin Exclusive: Stallman on the current state of GNU/Linux
Richard M. Stallman is defined by Wikipedia as being an "American software freedom activist, hacker and software developer." He is perhaps most notably known for his work on the Free Software movement. Stallman is also the father of the GNU operating system, that which is commonly referred to as Linux... Read on »
Neowin's top 5 gadgets for summer
UK readers of Neowin.net will have noticed that we seem to be at the end of a heatwave, but there is no guarantee it will stop there. I spent today on the beach and though readers may be elsewhere with the sunny weather still to come, do pay attention! Summer... Read on »
9 years down the road with Neowin
Hi there it's Steve here, otherwise known as Neobond on the forums. It's also weekend, and a perfect day for an "opinion piece". Remember back in 2000 when we started? Many of you will because we still have a very large active user base for people who joined in 2001... Read on »
Mac user: Don't underestimate the case
A case is a crucial part of a computer. Aside from the obvious fact that without a case, all you have is a pile of chips and cables, the case of a computer plays an important role in how you interact with it. Microsoft ads, and some of their users,... Read on »
Why China is no good for surfing
Esteemed surfers of Neowin may have read one of my previous articles regarding the Internet restrictions China is currently implementing upon all new computers within its jurisdiction. The link to which can be found, here. The original article covers some of the firewall and Internet surfing restrictions which owners of... Read on »
Editorial: Why don't we like video calls?
The title of this article came to me while I was browsing Wikipedia, a situation which I hope somebody can relate to where an article on a certain topic brings you eventually to something totally unrelated, with no relevance whatsoever to the original piece but still fascinating nonetheless. The need... Read on »
Demigod post launch, two month roundup
It's been just two months after the launch of Demigod, and after a bunch of very long workdays, Demigod connectivity is pretty solid and thousands upon thousands of people are currently playing online matches. In this time, Demigod has received a lot of press about the launch, including the affects... Read on »
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